Former Miss Asia Pacific and model-turned-actress Dia Mirza graced the ramp as showstopper for designer Anju Modi on Day 4 of FDCI India Couture Week (ICW) 2017.
The actress looked stunning as she revealed herself slowly from behind the ghunghat (veil) of the exquisite bridal Anju Modi attire which was inspired by the 'Vatika Raas of Vrindavan'. Designer Modi, presented her collection titled 'Sunehri Kothi' at the prestigious couture week event which was held at The Taj Palace in New Delhi.
Through her amazing couture collection, the designer made a successful attempt to revive the royal culture of India. Many of Anju Modi's designs were inspired from the Kishangarh School of Art that Princess Vaishnavi Kumari of Kishangarh personally introduced to the designer.
In an exclusive chat with News18.com post the show, designer Anju Modi spoke about her couture line. She said, "It means that we are coming from the yesteryear and bringing forth the culture and heritage of our prized textiles. And I think I am trying to revive, create and protect it and that's where this whole artistic textiles, embroideries and everything else is getting done on the garments."
Speaking about showstopper and actress Dia Mirza's garment, the designer told News18.com, "Dia's garment was inspired the Vatika Raas of Vrindavan. It has all greens, trees, birds peacock and flowers around on the skirt with the actress herself looking like Radha with her beautiful lotus eye, a nath, tika and a borla. The whole dressing was done keeping Radha in mind."
Actress Dia Mirza looked nothing less than a royal bride in the bridal ensemble. The actress-turned-produce, during an interaction with the media, stated that she felt extremely proud to be the designer's showstopper. She added, "Anju Modi has been one of those designers who has through almost twenty years of her career being responsible for really protecting, safeguarding and nurturing our heritage."
Speaking of the ensemble that she was sporting at the runway, Dia said, "I felt exquisite today wearing this beautifully hand crafted outfit. It's delicate, intricate and it has resonance of an era gone by but yet it is so contemporary, wearable and comfortable."
When asked about who she looks up to for style inspiration, Dia told News18.com, "I think every little girl looks up to her mother. And all of my life I remember looking at my mother with starry eyes, wishing I could dress as well as her or carry myself like her. My mother has a an amazing personality. I think what always intrigued me about her and the way she carried herself was the fact that her personality reflected so strongly in anything that she wore and I think that's what really completes a garment. It's your character and your personality."
The designer recreated a mystical 'Sunehri Kothi' (Golden Chalet), resplendent with waif like muses dressed in slender, exotic Indian costume akin to those that graced the miniature art of 16th century Rajasthan, especially Kishangarh. Very significantly, the collection built on bravery, honor, chivalry and virtues that Rajputana culture has ever been known for.
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